Deadline: 28 February 2024
The AI Journalism Lab is a new program developed by J+ at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, with support from Microsoft to involve journalists in finding ways to navigate and harness generative AI in ethical ways that reinforce trust from communities and increase impact, even as the technology is in its infancy.
In addition, they believe that journalists should have a direct understanding of AI through experimentation to be able to think strategically about its applications to their work.
In that spirit, the AI Journalism Lab will adopt a seminar and lab model, alternating classes between lectures by AI visionaries and hands-on sessions by seasoned practitioners, with many opportunities for meaningful conversation.
Classes and coaching sessions will be led by a diverse and experienced group of media and AI innovators who understand technology from a journalism perspective, including the Program Lead, Nikita Roy, host of the podcast Newsroom Robots, AI educator and current Knight Fellow at ICFJ.
Finally, the cohort participants will be able to dig deeper into AI-related topics, with the help of a coach, produce and present a final project and contribute meaningfully to the conversation around generative AI and journalism.
Cost Covered
- They will offer a flat travel stipend to help participants make the trip to the kick-off session in New York May 3 and 4, if needed. This in-person session is mandatory for program participants.
Program Duration
- The program will run from April 26 to June 28, 2024, then they will take a break for the summer, and resume from September 27 to Oct 11, 2024.
- Participants are expected to participate in 2-hour online sessions each Friday and reserve additional time for independent research and experiments, coaching sessions and peer circles. Participants are expected to work on their final projects throughout the program to present to the cohort in October.
Outcomes
- Participants in the AI Journalism Lab will:
- Gain confidence in their ability to deploy AI tools in their work in an ethical & equitable way
- Sharpen their understanding of emerging technologies
- Cultivate a big picture perspective of how artificial intelligence intersects with journalism ethics now and in the future
- Lead discussions and strategies around AI in their newsrooms
- Receive ongoing support in their learning journey and career development
- Become part of the solution
What they are looking for?
- They are looking for about 20 experienced journalists, technologists and journalism educators who are passionate about driving change and sustainability in service to their audience, whether they work in legacy news operations or digital start-ups, for-profit or non-profit, covering general news or niche interests.
- The program is open to journalists at all levels of management in editorial, business, audience or tech within news organizations or academia. They encourage journalists from diverse backgrounds and experience to apply to this inclusive program.
For more information, visit Newmark J-School.
